Nintendo Teases Upcoming Switch Successor with Fresh Hardware Reveal Late This Year

Nintendo has finally broken the silence regarding the future of its popular hybrid console. In a statement released today by company president Shuntaro Furukawa, the gaming giant confirmed plans to unveil the successor to the Nintendo Switch later this year, ending months of speculation surrounding new hardware.

While specifics about the console remain under wraps, Furukawa’s announcement hinted that an official reveal will happen “within this fiscal year,” which ends in March 2025. This means fans can expect concrete details on the hardware as early as this fall. Importantly, the new device marks the first major console release from Nintendo since the Switch debuted in March 2017—a system that has gone on to sell over 125 million units, making it one of the best-selling game consoles of all time.

Industry insiders suggest that the next-generation console will retain the Switch’s hallmark hybrid design—blending portable and docked play—and enhances it with more powerful internals, improved battery life, and upgraded Joy-Con functionality. Given Nintendo’s historic emphasis on innovation, many are also speculating about new gameplay features and fresh IPs launching alongside the console.

The news comes at a pivotal moment for Nintendo. With major Switch titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder having already hit store shelves, the pipeline for first-party releases heading into 2025 is relatively quiet. That strategic gap may be intentional—a runway to generate buzz and transition smoothly into a new era.

Furukawa was also quick to reassure fans that while the next-gen system is looming, support for the current Switch platform will continue for the foreseeable future. “We will maintain our engagement with Nintendo Switch users,” he said, adding that the company plans to share more updates during a Nintendo Direct scheduled for June—which will focus solely on software.

As excitement builds and questions swirl around pricing, backward compatibility, and third-party support, one thing is clear: Nintendo’s next move could shape the next decade of gaming. Fans around the globe will be watching closely later this year as Nintendo sets the stage for its boldest play yet.